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Add 50/30 and 27/64

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 27/64

50/30 + 27/64 is 401/192.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
   50/30 = 50 × 32/30 × 32 = 1600/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   27/64 = 27 × 15/64 × 15 = 405/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/960 + 405/960 = 1600 + 405/960 = 2005/960
5. 2005/960 simplified gives 401/192
6. So, 50/30 + 27/64 = 401/192
   In mixed form: 217/192

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